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Fleeing War, Finding Uncertainty: The Challenges Faced by Sudanese Refugees in Egypt

Apr 08, 2025

Categories: NGO Reports Social Integration Refugee Resettlement Forced Migration Middle East and North Africa Sudanese Affairs Egyptian Law UN and Global Affairs Humanitarian Aid Asylum Policy International Law African Politics Migration and Refugees Conflict and War

Background During the early twentieth century, Sudan was a protectorate of Egypt (in the north) and the United Kingdom (in the south), known as the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium. But, in 1956, the Republic of Sudan declared independence after Egypt and the United Kingdom relinquished their sovereignty. However, at this time, there was a stark divide between the northern region (wealthier, Muslim majority) and the southern region (less developed and Christian majority. This...

SIHMA Press Review for February 2025 and March 2025

Apr 03, 2025

Categories: Advocates's Migration Brief African Politics Articles Asylum Policy border security Border Security Enhancement Briefing Paper Children On The Move Community Development corruption Cross-Border Collaboration Cross-Border Crime Forced Migration Migration Policies news SIHMA

South Africa 25 March 2025 Daily Maverick Home Affairs minister launches new body to combat corruption at South Africa’s borders South Africa's borders are highly vulnerable to transnational crime due to poor infrastructure, weak enforcement, and corruption within the Border Management Authority (BMA) and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). To combat this, the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum (BMIACF) has been launched...